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General Wesley Clark: Experiences in collaboration

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:40:43 +0000

Bringing insights from the military, politics and business, U.S. General Wesley Clark outlined key strategies for leadership, including cultivating a passion for the job, as part of the keynote address for the Second Annual Conference on Collaboration.

The conference – an invitation-only event with the theme of “Communicate, Cooperate, Collaborate, Innovate” and held at Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre – consisted of a series of lectures on the underlying characteristics of crises and disasters and included presentations by experts in politics, administration, disaster management, information technology and the military.

Clark detailed the extensive challenges of maintaining strategic leadership during his time as the Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO during the volatile Kosovo War in the late ’90s.

“Do we need strategic leadership? Absolutely,” Clark said in concluding his remarks. “Not just in the United States, but for where we are with humanity right now. Effective strategic leadership is a combination of knowledge and experience.”

Leaders must be able to bring together those who disagree in order to get the job done. This collaborative approach was instrumental in helping prevent a larger conflict in the Balkan States, he said.

The lectures and practical exercises brought to life the concept of collaboration among Teams of Leaders. The conference was organized by Associate Professor Gerard Seijts, Ian O. Ihnatowycz Chair in Leadership and Executive Director, Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership, Candace Gibson from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, and Dag von Lubitz from Central Michigan University.

The conference was made possible through support by IBM Canada, Intact Financial Corporation, the City of London and the Ivey Idea Forum.

For more on Clark’s remarks, see video below.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISd3oTqZfk8

Curiosity drives a professional career

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:07:23 +0000

In his early years as a student at Western University, Paul Beamish had no idea what career path to pursue. But after traveling to parts of Europe, the Middle East and North Africa while doing his undergraduate degree, Beamish recognized that he was intrigued by complicated places.

After deciding to pursue a career in international business, that revelation prompted him to research how complex organizations, such as multinationals, thrive in complex areas, such as developing countries. The move was not only personally fulfilling, but also made an impact on the research world internationally.

Beamish, now an Ivey Business School professor, along with Adrian Owen, a neuroscientist at Western University, received the prestigious Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research at a ceremony on campus on May 1. The honour is given to two Western faculty members annually in recognition of their research contributions internationally for a substantial body of work. Named after Bishop Isaac Hellmuth, who is regarded as Western’s founder, the Hellmuth prize is the university’s highest award recognizing research achievements.

“I’d like to thank Ivey and Western for helping to create a research culture that has allowed me to pursue my interests in my professional life,” said Beamish, who heads Ivey’s Asian Management Institute, Engaging Emerging Markets Research Centre and Ivey Publishing. “Through my travels to other countries, I’ve learned just how privileged we are here.”

In his presentation, “Curiosity: A Continuing Journey,” Beamish cited five takeaways from his career:

1) There’s always room for new ways to examine an issue: “Innovation is good. Don’t be afraid to take chances.”

2) Nobel Prize winners don’t know everything: “It’s OK to challenge their work, but it’s best to do it in academic speak.”

3) Theory is great, but having the right data is king: “Always look for a multi-method approach.”

4) Luck never hurts: “But, as the old adage goes, ‘the harder I work, the luckier I get’.”

5) Remain curious: “Then it won’t feel like tedious work.”

Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson cited Beamish’s commitment to excellence and said, when it comes to his research contributions, it’s hard to ignore the numbers and the accolades. Among Beamish’s many accomplishments, he is author or co-author of 55 books and more than 100 refereed articles and has supervised 27 PhD dissertations. He holds the Canada Research Chair in International Management and the Donald L. Triggs Chair in International Business. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Canada’s oldest and most prestigious organization of scientists and scholars, and was the 2012 recipient of the International Management Outstanding Educator Award from the Academy of Management.

Despite those accomplishments, Beamish stressed his work is not done.

“I have now visited more than 80 countries and will never completely understand how they work. I’m still learning. I’m still curious. And I’m OK with that,” he said. “The journey continues.”

For more on the 2013 Hellmuth Prize for Achievement in Research ceremony, please see Western News article or video below.

Photo by Paul Mayne, Western News

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h3cswaF00Q

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index stands at 52.2

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of April 2013 stood at 52.2. The corresponding figure for April 2012 was 52.7 and for April 2011 was 57.8.

A deep connection to a continent that is looking ahead

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:16:47 +0000

There is a South African word – “Ubuntu” – that is common across several African cultures.

It describes a spirit of interconnectedness, humanness and mutuality. Ubuntu, meaning “I am what I am because of who we are”, is also a philosophy that captures the unique experience that brought together HBA1 students with business students in partner universities in Rwanda, Kenya and Ghana for one amazing summer in 2012.

“There’s something about Africa that has always been in my heart,” said Associate Professor Nicole Haggerty, who has spearheaded the program, and whose father was born in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This love of the developing continent came together with Ivey Publishing’s 39 Countries Initiative that makes business cases available at no charge to the least developed countries around the world (32 are in Africa) and an idea was born.

That idea? Bridge the gap between free cases and how to use them by sending HBA students to African universities to demonstrate case teaching right in the classroom.

“It’s not about us telling them what to do. It’s about capacity building. It’s about sharing a teaching model that they can adapt,” said Haggerty. And, with a dearth of management talent there, the need for case teaching is huge. (Research Haggerty has read estimates about 11 million managers are needed on the continent and only 90 business schools offer an MBA.)

It’s also about a shared need: Ivey is creating future Canadian business leaders who understand more about international business environment – including Africa – while African business schools want to use business cases and are looking for innovative forms of support and collaboration.

That’s ubuntu.

Here’s how the concept was planned for the 18 students in the 2012 pilot Service Learning in Africa elective:

One week for orientation and case writing
Five weeks at partner schools teaching a Decision Making with Cases non-credit course to local students.
An additional week set aside for case work and research on the country’s informal economy.

Here’s what really happened once students touched down in their respective countries:

One team in Rwanda ended up with 200 undergraduates in two classes per day all for credit;
A team in Mombasa, Kenya, had all classes lumped into one class of 60, and then showed them how to express their opinions in a culture based on lectures;
Overall uncertainty as to whether students would show up on time (or at all).

“All teams had different challenges,” said Dan Hernden, HBA ’13, who was part of a contingent at the National University of Rwanda in Butare, Rwanda. “We landed on May 1 and met with top administrators at the University. We were originally supposed to have about 20 students and they gave us 200 undergrads and two classes per day for credit.”

Herndon and classmates also saw first-hand the scars Rwanda still bears of the horrible genocide that took place in 1994, even in the classroom. For Hernden, it’s an experience that’s hard to describe.

“It’s in the culture and history all around you. A lot of students were the oldest members of their families and had lost parents,” he said. “Coming home and trying to explain what we experienced was hard. You were living side by side between murderers and victims. It really stretches you; there’s something personal about that.”

Meera Haji, HBA ’13, has been to Mombasa, Kenya before as a visitor. But teaching as part of a team at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in Mombasa in Kenya gave her a chance to be totally immersed in the culture. And adapting to that culture was part of the challenge.

“Initially, it was hard to get participation in the case discussion because that’s unheard of,” said Haji. “We would hand out the cases and they would read them, but we had to push them to understand that they were this person in the case. By the end of our course, it was very rewarding to see students embrace their role in a case and to see them think critically about the decision being made.”

Haji and team also did interviews with business owners as part of a project on the informal economy they found in the streets and markets.

“These stories were really touching and informative. They made me feel part of the culture,” she said.

Alex Jepson, HBA ’13, also taught in Mombasa, Kenya, last year and then stayed in Africa for the rest of the summer to do further research. The first thing he did when he got home was plan his return.

This year, Alex will do more research in microfinance, develop new cases, work with entrepreneurs who are making Information Technology part of their business and measure the impact of partnering with business schools.

Now in its second year, the program continues to evolve.

Partnerships now include Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya;
24 HBA1s and three HBA2s are going in nine teams;
New workshops in case teaching and case writing were held in Ghana reaching 30 faculty and new ones planned in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Ethiopia;
Five MBAs are going to Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia;
A pilot program for alumni is planned for this Fall.

And most significantly, the name of the program has changed. It’s now called Ubuntu Management Education Initiative, signifying the spiritual and practical connection shared between Ivey and Africa and the students who are part of this life-changing experience.

Photo below: An Ivey student teaching at JKUAT Mombasa

Ivey is the “right fit” for new Dean

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:52:19 +0000

Ivey’s next Dean says the School is the right fit for him and he looks forward to assuming the leadership role here in October.

Robert (Bob) Kennedy has accepted a five-year term as Dean of Ivey Business School, which commences October 1. He met with Ivey faculty, staff and students on April 26 at an informal reception at the School.

“I’ve known about Ivey for a long time and knew it was a unique fit for me,” Kennedy told the crowd at the reception.

Kennedy cited Ivey’s top-quality research and programs, focus on engaging in real-world problems and legacy of success, as major draws.

“Ivey is doing very well. This is a sector in transition, but Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson has built an excellent foundation and a nice set of programs,” he said. “I’m looking forward to building a great future for Ivey and Western.”

Western University Provost Janice Deakin said she was thrilled with Kennedy’s appointment and acknowledged the efforts of the Ivey Decanal Selection Committee in filling the new Dean post. Current Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson is retiring in September. Prior to his decanal appointment taking effect, Kennedy will join Western for the month of September in a seconded position as Special Adviser to Deakin.

Kennedy comes to Ivey after a decade at University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, where he is a business professor and Executive Director of the William Davidson Institute, which does research on emerging economies. He was also a faculty member at Harvard Business School, which, like Ivey, focuses on the case-method of learning.

For more on Kennedy and his appointment, please see the media release and video interview below.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO_WV02I47U

Ivey faculty honoured for contributions to research

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:55:58 +0000

With research being a vital component of Ivey’s strategy, the School paid tribute to faculty making an impact in their various fields of research by honouring them with Research Merit Awards.

Dean Carol Stephenson presented the 2013 awards recently to faculty who have demonstrated exceptional productivity and achievement in research publications. Recipients of the award included:

Assistant Professor Jean-Philippe Vergne, who recently published a book, The Pirate Organization: Lessons from the Fringes of Capitalism, is a first-time winner of the Research Merit Award. Vergne said he was pleased his research focus on the “dark side of capitalism” is being supported by the School.

“I see this research award as an encouragement to pursue this research program that fits nicely with Ivey’s research focus on the sustainability of capitalist dynamics,” he said.

Ivey Assistant Professor Chris Williams, who received the award in both 2012 and 2013, said Ivey provides an ideal environment for his research on innovation and the entrepreneurial dynamics in international firms.

“Colleagues here have been very helpful and supportive on early drafts of my manuscript and I very much appreciate this,” he said.

Ivey Associate Professor June Cotte has received the award for the past four years (2010-2013) for her research on behaviour issues and said it is a great feeling to be recognized by her peers.

“I continue to be impressed with the emphasis that the School puts on research,” she said. “The Research Merit Awards motivate us to strive to be productive and remind us that it’s not just about teaching.”

For more on Ivey’s research, visit Faculty & Research.

Photo below: Ivey’s Research Merit Award winners (back, l-r) Shih-Fen Chen, Andrew Perkins, Mary Crossan, Paul Beamish, Chris Williams, Jean-Philippe Vergne, Simon Parker, Tima Bansal with (front) Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson. Missing from the photo: June Cotte, Rob Mitchell, Claus Rerup, Glenn Rowe)

Ivey’s Bansal and Vergne take stage at TEDxWesternU

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:49:02 +0000

Sharing insights from their innovative new research, Ivey Professor Tima Bansal and Ivey Assistant Professor Jean-Philippe Vergne brought their inspiring ideas to Western students and audiences around the world as speakers at TEDxWesternU on April 5.

Bansal shared lessons on sustainability, while Vergne discussed the impact of piracy on capitalism, based on his new book, The Pirate Organization: Lessons from the Fringes of Capitalism. Both said the TEDx presentation format was difficult to adjust to, particularly the short timeframe for presentations.

“They want a big idea within a short period of time and that’s very difficult,” said Bansal.

But she said she appreciated the chance to share her ideas with a broad audience and influence others.

Vergne said his biggest challenge was in conveying his message without sounding too “academic,” but added his teaching experience was a big asset.

“TEDx talks are performances with a theatrical twist to them and, in this respect, my teaching experience at Ivey, based on the case method, was probably helpful,” he said. “Prepping to teach a case is akin to writing the script for a good story.”

The presentations from TEDxWesternU are now live on the TEDx Channel.

Bansal’s talk is fourth and Vergne’s talk is ninth in the line-up.

Below: Watch the videos of Tima Bansal and Jean-Philippe Vergne. Photo above by Adela Talbot, Western News.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=7skYYIOAVnk

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZPmhGQcCUY

Western announces Dr. Robert Kennedy as next Dean of Ivey Business School

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Following a rigorous international search, Western University today announced the appointment of Robert (Bob) Kennedy as the new Dean of the Ivey Business School. He has accepted a five-year term, which commences October 1, 2013.

Fundraising with a “twist” raises $108,013 for United Way

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:43:26 +0000

On April 9 and 10, 601 Ivey HBA1 students fanned out across London to sell lemonade for charity. This project, the 3^rd Annual Hunter Straker and Ivey Give Lemonaid program, was a Learning Through Action event and challenged students to apply what they’ve learned through the program to the real world.

Armed with only $50 in seed money, a self-made cardboard lemonade stand, a pitcher, a set of crayons and a wooden spoon, the teams returned with $108,013 for the United Way and some valuable lessons on business.

The challenge:

The students were challenged to raise as much money as possible in only 48 hours and top the $42,500 raised by last year’s HBA1s.

“If you think you can just put out a sign and you’ll get a lot of donations, you’re wrong. Plus, you’re Ivey grads. You’re better than that. I challenge you to stand for something,” said Matthew Diamond, HBA ’96, Partner, Managing Director at Hunter Straker and founder of the project.

The obstacles:

They braved rain storms and had to overcome restrictions on how they could sell their product. Some couldn’t sell to family or friends. Some had to sing about their product. Some had to make lemonade without lemons.

“Business can sometimes throw you curveballs. This is what real life brings you,” Diamond said.

The cause:

All proceeds went to the United Way London and Middlesex Matched Savings and Microloan Program, which provides microloans and matched savings accounts to people in need.

“This will have a direct impact on people’s lives in London and Middlesex,” said Kelly McManus, Director, Community Partnerships & Investment at United Way of London & Middlesex.

The strategies:

Some of the groups carried groceries or offered umbrella service to shoppers. Some put social media tools to good use. They engaged donors and sponsors using Facebook and Twitter. One brave group even tweeted Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

“Some of the students commented that it seems like such a simple concept, but the amount of learning you pull from this is incredible,” said Mary Heisz, Faculty Director of the HBA Program.

The outcome:

The students raised $108,013 – the highest total in the three years of the Hunter Straker and Ivey Give Lemonaid program.

Conference sheds light on the mysteries of business in China

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:15:02 +0000

Local companies that are already engaged with China in some way had a chance to deepen their knowledge about the rapidly evolving nation at a London-based instalment of the Canada China Business Council’s (CCBC) cross-country China workshop.

Hosted by Ivey’s Asian Management Institute at the Spencer Leadership Centre, the workshop offered insights on the changing, deepening and growing business activity in China. Topics included buying and selling in China, contracts, and forming an entity in China and Hong Kong.

“China has gone from a big mystery to an incredible powerhouse,” said Ivey Professor Paul Beamish, Director of Ivey’s Asian Management Institute and Engaging Emerging Markets Research Centre. “It is fascinating to watch the evolution in China.”

Ivey Associate Professor Shih-Fen Chen gave the keynote address called: How much do you know about China? Chen described the culture shock he experienced during his first visit to China and noted the cultural differences he has discovered on his many subsequent trips.

“I think China is the most difficult country for outsiders to understand,” he said.

Chen said there is an urgent need in North America for training about China, particularly now as China is transitioning and unpredictable. For example, don’t try to set up a meeting with a Chinese businessperson too far in advance, Chen advised.

“People don’t even know what time they will get home from work that day,” he explained.

The Chinese also communicate differently from North Americans. Chen said a North American’s polite decline might be interpreted by the Chinese as acceptance so one must communicate clearly and firmly.

Tony Gostling, CCBC’s Director of Member Services and Outreach, gave advice for buying and selling in China and noted common mistakes, such as not targeting a specific market.

“China is not one market. There are more than 50 fractured Chinese markets and they are all different,” he said. “One approach won’t work so you need to strategize for your particular market.”

Gostling also participated in a panel discussion on China where he discussed implications of the new Chinese government.

“I think (Chinese President) Xi Jinping will push for reform,” he said. “There is growing discontent in the middle class and disparity between groups is serious.”

Todd Bissett, Partnerat BLG Law, said he doesn’t expect a major reform from the new government.

“Everything in China is planned in advance. Things don’t change on a dime,” he said.

Other speakers at the workshop included Jamie Samograd, Partner of Transaction Services at KPMG and Sue Rauth, Deputy Director at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

For more on Shih-Fen Chen’s presentation, please see video below.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOH_0-6vZ-Q

Ivey students turn lemons into a sweet donation to the United Way

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Despite bad weather and numerous challenges and twists, Ivey HBA students raised $108,013 for the United Way – the highest total in the three years of the Hunter Straker and Ivey Give Lemonaid program.

Western students take entrepreneurial award for Diversitea

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:28:22 +0000

Diversitea, a self-serve custom-blend tea house planned for Central London, had the winning brew at the recent Business 2257 Feasibility Study Competition and earned the prestigious Robert G. Siskind Entrepreneurial Award.

The venture is the brainchild of seven second-year Western students, Ryan Frome, Kiki Lee, Colin Mooney, Lauryn Murphy, Alina Popa, Julie van Wyck and Alessandra Zuccon, who said the group’s own diversity contributed to the winning idea.

“Most of us didn’t know each other. We came from different programs and different areas,” said van Wyck, a student in Western’s Media, Information & Technoculture Program. “The business plan grew organically when our ideas came together.”

Business 2257 is a Pre-Business course offered to Western students interested in learning about business and is also a pre-requisite for Ivey’s HBA program. The business feasibility study project is part of the course curriculum and the top three projects from the class go on to compete for the award.

The group is meeting with potential investors and business professionals to begin plans to launch the business immediately.

Past winners of the award have gone on to business success. Companies such as Grocery Checkout Inc., College Pro Painters, Eco-Shred Limited and Creative Copy Centre were all initiated through the Business 2257 Feasibility Study Competition.

Photo below: Diversitea members with Pre-Business Lecturer Rob Bremner (bottom row, left to right) Alessandra Zuccon, Julie van Wyck, Lauryn Murphy, Alina Popa and Kiki Lee (top row, left to right) Ryan Frome , Pre-Business Lecturer Rob Bremner and Colin Mooney

BMO Financial Group donates $2 million to Ivey

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:42:11 +0000

Ivey received a generous $2 million gift from BMO Financial Group (BMO) in support of the School’s new building, and in recognition of BMO’s tremendous support, the main auditorium will be named the BMO Financial Group Auditorium.

Presented today by Gilles Ouellette, HBA’69, MBA’70, President and Chief Executive Officer, Private Client Group, BMO Financial Group, the gift enhances BMO’s support of Western’s $750 million Be Extraordinary fundraising campaign and Ivey’s Campaign for Leadership, which will generate a $200 million investment in Ivey.

“I’m pleased to be here today to make this donation on behalf of BMO Financial Group and, in particular, on behalf of the many Western and Ivey alumni at BMO who currently work at BMO or have in the past and have benefitted from this dynamic learning institution,” said Ouellette. “BMO believes in professional growth and achievement through continuous learning and access to education. Today’s donation is a testament to our longstanding and valued partnership with the Ivey Business School.”

Ouellette, together with over a dozen BMO colleagues, visited Ivey’s new building to celebrate the official announcement. In the afternoon, executives participated in a panel discussion with our new MBA students on “Managing your career in a challenging industry: The importance of integrity and leadership” moderated by Professor Michael King, Bank of Montreal Faculty Fellow.

“We deeply appreciate BMO’s commitment to business education. The BMO Financial Group Auditorium will be an inspirational place of knowledge sharing, collaboration and learning. It is a tangible symbol of the academic excellence Western and Ivey have achieved over the decades,” said Dean Carol Stephenson. “This is a place where our students will learn and hone their skills as they prepare to become Canada’s next generation of global leaders.”

BMO Financial Group has maintained a deep relationship with Western for more than a century and has donated more than $6 million to the University. Thousands of Western graduates have built stellar careers within the bank at its most senior levels, and feel a deep, personal commitment to strengthen this partnership by serving on advisory boards and councils, giving generously of their time and expertise as well as providing financial support.

“We are grateful for BMO’s extraordinary commitment to Ivey, and to Western,” said Amit Chakma, Western’s President and Vice-Chancellor. “BMO’s gifts have a direct impact on our students, through generous support of scholarships and the Bank of Montreal Professorship, as well as on the health of Canadians, through support of brain disorder and cardiovascular research. Today’s gift is particularly heartening, because of the contributions made by Western alumni, now employed at BMO Financial Group.”

Don Johnson, MBA’63, LLD’07, former Vice-Chairman, Investment Banking, BMO Nesbitt Burns, pledged $150,000 and challenged all BMO Ivey alumni to consider a gift he would match in support of the new building. Gilles Ouellette and Eric Tripp, MBA’83, President, Investment Banking Group, BMO Capital Markets, met Johnson’s challenge to provide a 2-to-1 match on BMO alumni gifts. To date, 24 BMO alumni responded raising an additional $450,000 for Ivey’s new home.

Photo below: Ivey Dean Carol Stephenson speaks at the BMO Financial Group announcement

Ivey Business Review Spring Issue Marks 100th Article Published

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

The Spring 2013 issue of Ivey Business Review explores the complexities, pressures and risks of present-day capitalism; discussing topics including partner betrayal, the rise of the “sharing economy” and the commercial applications of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.

Ivey Purchasing Managers' Index for March 2013

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of March 2013 stood at 61.6. The corresponding figure for March 2012 was 63.5 and for March 2011 was 73.2.

BMO Financial Group Donates $2 Million to the Ivey Business School

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Business School at Western University received a generous $2 million gift from BMO Financial Group (BMO) in support of the School’s new building.

Large Canadian Farms Making Record Investments Despite Recession

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

In 2009, in the midst of a global economic recession total investments on Canadian farms exceeded $11.4 billion, up from $8.2 billion in 2001. The latest research from Ivey School of Business Agri-food Innovation Centre entitled Investment and Growth on Canadian Farms 2001-2009 found over that period large farms on average increased their investments almost continuously while investments by small and medium farms were generally showing a downward trend.

George Cope Named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

George Cope, HBA ’84, President and CEO of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada, will receive the 2013 Ivey Business Leader Award and address Canada’s prominent business leaders at the annual gala dinner in Toronto on October 29, 2013.

Ivey Purchasing Managers’ Index reveals lower growth than expected in February

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of February 2013 stood at 51.1. The corresponding figure for February 2012 was 66.5 and for February 2011 was 70.8.

Ivey wins multiple awards at the EFMD International Case Writing Competition

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Faculty members from the Richard Ivey School of Business have been awarded the top honours in three of fourteen categories in this year’s European Foundation of Management Development (EFMD) case writing competition. Ivey authored cases won in more categories than any other business school in the world.

Mark Carney presents the 2013 Thomas d'Aquino lecture

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney urged banks to rediscover their core values if they want to regain public trust as he presented the 2013 Thomas d’Aquino Lecture on Leadership at Ivey today. The lecture, entitled “Rebuilding Trust in Banking,” stressed rediscovering core values is a responsibility that extends beyond the reach of global banking reforms.

Ivey Purchasing Manager's Index higher than expected in January

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of January 2013 stood at 58.9. The corresponding figure for January 2012 was 64.1 and for January 2011 was 46.8.

Moving India Forward: The Ivey Business Journal examines one of the world’s biggest economies and how it can continue to grow

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:00:00 +0000

The latest issue of the Ivey Business Journal (IBJ) takes a forward-thinking look at India, one of the world’s fastest growing economies, and how to capitalize on its workforce and vast markets. IBJ also looks at creating innovation in sustainable business and corporate culture, applicable to both India and business generally.

Nine teams to compete for top spot at IBK Capital Ivey Business Plan Competition

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Nine entrepreneurial teams from top graduate schools in North America will compete for $20,000 and a chance to move on to the next level at the 15th annual IBK Capital Ivey Business Plan Competition.

Collaboration: A Top Challenge for Business Leaders in 2013

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:00:00 +0000

A new report released by the Network for Business Sustainability, a research group based at the Ivey School of Business and produced in part by Deloitte, reveals that effective external collaboration is key issue facing Canadian business.

Canadian students are invited to 'Colour Outside the Lines' to drive change in Canada's health systems

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Leaders in innovation from across industry, not-for-profits, and academia, have joined forces to create a unique competition that calls on Canadian students to help solve some of our greatest health system challenges. Colour Outside the Lines: A Reverse Innovation Challenge for Canadian Health Systems ('Colour Outside the Lines') invites students to submit innovations from emerging markets that have the potential to improve Canada's health systems.

Ivey Purchasing Manager's Index - December 2012

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of December 2012 stood at 52.8. The corresponding figure for December 2011 was 63.5 and for December, 2010 was 58.9.

39 Ways to Drive Innovation: New Guide for Sustainability Leaders

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000

A new report released by the Network for Business Sustainability (NBS), a research group based at the Ivey Business School, reveals the 39 practices businesses can use to foster innovation.

Ivey Bolsters its Public Policy Expertise

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The Richard Ivey School of Business is pleased to announce that Richard Dicerni has joined the school as an adjunct research professor. Dicerni recently retired from the federal public service where he served as Deputy Minister of Industry Canada.

Ivey PMI Falls to Lowest of 2012

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of November 2012 stood at 47.5. The corresponding figure for November 2011 was 59.9 and for November, 2010 was 60.0.

Ivey Named School of the Year

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:30:00 +0000

The Ivey Business School at Western University has been named the CEMS Global Alliance School of the Year. The CEMS School of the Year is awarded to the Business School that has the best student evaluations overall, measuring the effectiveness of the CEMS Masters in Management (MIM) academic program, career and program services.

Challenging the Traditional Notions of Piracy

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

In THE PIRATE ORGANIZATION: Lessons from the Fringes of Capitalism Ivey Professor Jean-Philippe Vergne and HEC-Paris Professor Rodolphe Durand reveal that pirates are not discontented, mythical figures, but in fact, have always formed complex and sophisticated organizations that both challenge and change the course of capitalism.

Ivey Business Review Sits Down with Canada’s $170 Billion Dollar Man

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:00:00 +0000

If you have ever worked in Canada, Mark Wiseman and his team at the $170 billion Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) manage your money. In his interview with the Ivey Business Review, Wiseman talks candidly about CPPIB’s “brilliantly simple” approach to investing which, in his view, all investors should employ.

Ivey Takes Home Gold: Canada’s Premier Business School Earns Prestigious Education Excellence Award

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Richard Ivey School of Business is honoured to receive the inaugural Education Excellence Award from the Canada China Business Council (CCBC) for outstanding achievements in expanding Canada’s relationship with China through education, research, alumni relations and student/faculty exchanges.

New research finds ‘clear misalignment’ between what Canadians value, and health system performance measurement and funding

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:00:00 +0000

There is a clear misalignment between what Canadians value from a health perspective, and how health system performance is measured and funded, according to new research presented today by the International Centre for Health Innovation at the Richard Ivey School of Business.

High growth entrepreneurs showing reduced confidence in the Canadian economy

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Entrepreneurs Index reveals that two-thirds of entrepreneurs surveyed believe the Canadian economy will grow over the next year, a sharp 12% decline from only six-months ago.

Ivey Purchasing Manager's Index - October 2012

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of October 2012 stood at 58.3. The corresponding figure for October 2011 was 54.4 and for October, 2010 was 55.4.

PhD Sustainability Academy: October 25-30, 2012

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 20:00:00 +0000

The ideas, connections and learning formed at the upcoming PhD Sustainability Academy will help set a new direction for how academics and business think about sustainable business. And, with the world’s top schools and researchers present, the event will confirm Ivey’s leadership role in the global community of business and business schools.

Ivey Idea Forum: Innovating For Sustainable Growth

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Companies have shown they can do it all – both make money and be sustainable. Tima Bansal , Executive Director, Network for Business Sustainability (NBS), and Director of Ivey's Building Sustainable Value Research Centre, and a panel of senior leaders from diverse industries will discuss new research that strengthens the link between innovation and growth.

How can a country with 1.3 billion people face a workforce shortage?

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Ivey Asia Dean Jan De Silva looks at China's changing demographics, its next stage of development, and what this means for Canada in the latest issue of Ivey Business Journal.

Ivey Purchasing Manager's Index - September 2012

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of September 2012 stood at 60.4. The corresponding figure September 2011 was 55.7 and for September, 2010 was 62.5.

Government Policy Change Needed as Farm Income Rises Substantially

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Canadian agriculture policies should shift away from farm income subsidies and focus on investing in the food industry and raising productivity, says a researcher at the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Ivey PMI - August 2012

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of August 2012 stood at 62.5. The corresponding figure for August 2011 was 56.4 and for August, 2010 was 64.9.

Ivey’s HBA 2014 class gets down to business

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The Richard Ivey School of Business welcomes the 610 students of the HBA 2014 class. Divided into eight sections the 2014 class is the largest entering group in Ivey’s history and will be the first class to graduate after the completion of the new building.

Ivey Idea Forum: Ideas that will change the way you do business

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:30:00 +0000

The Ivey Idea Forum kicks off its 2012-2013 season with an exciting showcase of thought leadership, featuring high-profile guest speakers on a broad range of business topics. Ivey Idea Forum is Canada’s home of big ideas on key business topics, including banking in a more regulated world and the war for talent in China.

Innovation Laboratory for Alzheimer’s Care Launched

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The Centre of Innovation Excellence for Alzheimer’s Care, which marks a new partnership between the Ivey International Centre for Health Innovation and B’nai Brith, creates an innovation laboratory to develop and test new technologies, products and services related to Alzheimer’s disease.

Ivey Professor Receives Prestigious Outstanding Educator Award

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Earlier this month the renowned Academy of Management, presented Ivey Business School Professor Paul Beamish with their International Management Outstanding Educator Award. Beamish was nominated for the prestigious honour by seven of his peers from business schools around the world for his continuous excellence and innovation in international management education at all levels.

Ivey PMI rises for July

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of July 2012 stood at 62.8. The corresponding figure for July 2011 was 46.8 and for June, 2010 was 55.9.

Ivey PMI down in June

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of June 2012 stood at 49.0. The corresponding figure for June 2011 was 59.9 and for June, 2010 was 50.7.

Ivey Faculty Honoured for Their Contribution to Business Case Writing

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Jim Erskine and Michiel (Mike) Leenders, both Ivey Professors Emeriti, have made significant contributions to the great case-study tradition at the Richard Ivey School of Business. This month both Erskine and Leenders, along with Louise Mauffette-Leenders, a former case writer and research associate at Ivey, are receiving the Outstanding Contribution to the Case Method Award from the ecch annual case awards.

Ivey PMI Index

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:30:00 +0000

Monthly Comment Professor Michiel R. Leenders Director of the Ivey Purchasing Managers Index. The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of May 2012 stood at 60.5. The corresponding figure for May 2011 was 69.1 and for May, 2010 was 62.7.

Ivey HBA Students Give Advice to the House of Mouse

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 16:30:00 +0000

As we all know, Disney is an iconic company whose brand is recognized the worldwide. However, the newly released edition of the Ivey Business Review explores the notion that the “House of Mouse” may not have its house in order and is missing opportunities to realize its true value. The issue's feature article looks at all of Disney’s component parts and structure and finds ways the company should re-focus its divisions around storytelling in a multi-media context.

Ivey Business Journal Explores the “Mental Model” of Steve Jobs

Tue, 29 May 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Few leaders in business history could capture our imagination like Steve Jobs. Some say the brilliant Apple co-founder was known to create a “reality distortion field, in which reality was malleable. He could convince anyone of practically anything.” Author Prasad Kaipa, former technical advisor and product marketing manager with Apple, looks into the mental make-up of Jobs in his article “Steve Jobs and the art of mental model innovation.”

Richard Ivey School of Business and China University of Political Science and Law Announce New Joint Programs

Mon, 28 May 2012 14:30:00 +0000

A new partnership was announced on Friday between Richard Ivey School of Business Asia (Ivey Asia) and China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL). The joint programs arising from the partnership will be the first of its kind in China and will uniquely provide Chinese executives with real world, case based learning of leadership and legal practices in international business.

Richard Ivey School of Business Emerges as the Lead Producer of Indian Business Cases

Mon, 28 May 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Richard Ivey School of Business announced that Ivey Publishing, the global leader in publishing international business case studies has accomplished a significant milestone of developing more than 200 India focused cases. This repository of current, comprehensive and real-world cases recognizes Ivey with the world's largest collection of Indian Case Studies for national and global consumption.

Ivey Entrepreneurs Index shows entrepreneurs confidence in the economy on the rebound

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:15:00 +0000

– The Ivey Entrepreneurs Index found 84% of those surveyed are planning to expand their workforce over the next 12 months, showing steady optimism about their business. The survey demonstrates a healthy increase in confidence in the Canadian economy from the previous survey in Fall 2011 with 78% feeling the economy will grow, up from 65%.

Ivey Professor Named the New Suncor Chair in Energy Policy

Wed, 09 May 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Richard Ivey School of Business announced today a $1.125-million commitment by the Suncor Energy Foundation to establish and support the Suncor Chair in Energy Policy at Ivey.

EQUIS re-accreditation confirms Ivey’s global reputation

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Building on its excellent global reputation and firmly based on the exceptional quality of students, staff and facilities, Richard Ivey School of Business has been awarded EQUIS re-accreditation for a five-year period.

Ivey PMI Index

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:55:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of April 2012 stood at 52.7. The corresponding figure for April 2011 was 57.8 and for April, 2010 was 59.0.

Ivey PMI Index

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 05:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of March 2012 stood at 63.5. The corresponding figure for March 2011 was 73.2 and for March 2010 was 57.5.

Ivey PMI Index

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of February 2012 stood at 66.5. The corresponding figure for February 2011 was 70.8 and for February 2010 was 52.9.

Ivey Student Receives Prestigious Scholarship Award

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Richard Ivey School of Business is proud to announce HBA ’13 student Genevieve Eccleston is the first Ivey student to be awarded the HSBC Women in Business Leadership Award. The award recognizes emerging female business leaders based on academic excellence and future leadership potential.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: January 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of January 2012 stood at 64.1. The corresponding figure for January 2011 was 46.8 and for January 2010 was 57.4.

Ivey Idea Forum Presents Paul Jenkins

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0000

As countries all over the world suffer a crisis of confidence in the face of a deteriorating economic outlook and concerns about the health of sovereigns and banks, a new economic vision is needed to steer them on a path to recovery. Paul Jenkins, former Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, 2003-2010, will discuss the areas where new economic thinking is needed – such as the design and use of economic models, international policy co-operation and global governance – and what the challenges in these areas mean for our future leaders.

Ivey Idea Forum - Water and Agri-Food Innovation

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0000

Although Canada appears to have an abundance of water, very little is accessible and usable. Water efficiency and innovation is critical for ensuring food businesses can be both profitable and sustainable. Ivey's ING Direct Leadership Centre presents an Ivey Idea Forum on sustainability in water resource industry on January 17, 2012.

Richard Ivey School of Business and Farm Credit Canada Cultivate Educational Partnership

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000

The Ivey Cultivate – Strategic Leadership Program presented by Farm Credit Canada is an intensive five-day executive development program created to equip leaders of agricultural boards with the skills and confidence to enhance the vision for their industry. The core program, launching in March 2012, is the first of its kind in Canada.

Rick George Named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:15:00 +0000

Rick George, Chief Executive Officer, Suncor Energy Inc., will receive the 2012 Ivey Business Leader Award and address Canada’s prominent business leaders at a gala dinner on October 17, 2012.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: December 2011

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of December 2011 stood at 63.5. The corresponding figure for December 2010 was 58.9 and for December 2009 was 57.6.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: November 2011

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of November 2011 stood at 59.9. The corresponding figure November 2010 was 60.0 and for November 2009 was 58.3.

Carol Stephenson, O.C. Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women for 2011

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Richard Ivey School of Business is pleased to announce Dean Carol Stephenson, O.C. has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2011 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100TM Award in the Corporate Directors category.

Recommendations Call for Culture Transformation Within Canada’s Health Care System

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:15:00 +0000

New research presented today by the International Centre for Health Innovation at the Richard Ivey School of Business calls for a transformation of the culture of Canada’s health care system that would shift the balance of power from health providers to consumers.

Major Gift to Support the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

The Richard Ivey School of Business is honored to announce a $2.8 million leadership gift to the Ivey Campaign for Leadership from the Estate of the Late Jack Lawrence, Ivey HBA ‘56. The gift will support the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, which builds on Lawrence’s initial $3.7 million investment in Ivey a decade ago.

Pitch of a Lifetime for Selected Ivey Business Students

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Every great business idea needs financial backing to succeed. Representatives from Ivey’s HBA and MBA Entrepreneurship Clubs will be placed on the hot seat in front of Kevin O’Leary, host of CBC’s hit television show Dragons’ Den, to present their unique business ideas.

Ivey Entrepreneurs Index Shows Entrepreneurs’ Willingness to Grow Their Workforce

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

The Ivey Entrepreneurs Index found 81% of those surveyed are planning to expand their workforce over the next 12 months, showing general optimism about their business. However, only 65% expect the Canadian economy to grow reflecting a sharp 24% decline from the last survey in April 2011.

First Phase of the New Richard Ivey School of Business Building Complete

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Funding for this project is being provided by the Government of Canada's Knowledge Infrastructure Program and through the Ontario Government's 2009 Budget as part of efforts to help modernize facilities and boost long-term research and skills training capacity at provincial colleges and universities. Built with glass and stone, this 270,000 square foot, Gold LEED certified building will embody the Ivey spirit of thought, leadership and collaboration across global boundaries. (http://www.ivey.uwo.ca/newbuilding/)

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: October 2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of October 2011 stood at 54.4. The corresponding figure October 2010 was 55.4 and for October 2009 was 59.8.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: September 2011

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of September 2011 stood at 55.7. The corresponding figure for September 2010 was 62.5 and for September 2009 was 54.5.

The One Who Wins, Not the One I Want: Assumptions That Drive Marketing Strategy

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Ivey School of Business professor Neil Bendle examines marketing strategy in politics and business from the perspective of individual decision-making and the assumptions marketers make that can lead to surprising and counter-productive results in both business and political arenas.

A Nest Egg That Lasts: Solving the Annuity Puzzle

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Recent studies by Professor Alessandro Previtero, an expert in behavioural finance and financial decision making at the Richard Ivey School of Business, shed some light on why fewer people are choosing to buy annuities. While financial models show annuities are good options for retirees, they are surprisingly not top sellers.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: August 2011

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of August 2011 stood at 56.4. The corresponding figure for August 2010 was 64.9 and for August 2009 was 55.2.

Craig Kielburger, Master Innovator: The Best Business Lessons are Not-for-Profit

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:00:00 +0000

As a 12-year-old, Craig Kielburger decided to make a difference in the world. Prompted by news of the death of a Pakistani boy who was reportedly killed for speaking out against child slavery, he founded what has become one of the world’s most influential children’s organizations. On Tuesday, September 13, 2011, Kielburger will appear at the Ivey Idea Forum in Toronto to discuss how private sectors and not-for-profit organizations can collaborate to create increased profits and mutual value.

Craig Kielburger: Taking Ownership of Making a Difference

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0000

As a 12-year-old, Craig Kielburger decided to make a difference in the world. Prompted by news of the death of a Pakistani boy who was reportedly killed for speaking out against child slavery, he founded what has become one of the world’s most influential children’s organizations. On Tuesday, September 13, 2011, Kielburger will visit with Business Ivey School of Business students to share the lessons of courage and leadership he has learned throughout his incredible journey.

Ivey and ISB Honour Winners of India-Wide Case-Writing Competition

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0000

With three winning entries among a new crop of cases on Indian companies announced last weekend, the Richard Ivey School of Business celebrates its continued success as the world’s largest producer of Asian business cases. Ivey and Indian School of Business (ISB) honoured winners of the ISB-Ivey Case Competition 2011 on August 27 during the 23rd AIMS Convention 2011 in Bhubaneswar, India, with the top three champions taking home cash prizes of Rs 100,000 (CAD $2,127) and Rs 75,000 (CAD $1,595) (tie for second place). Faculty from IIM Bangalore took first place and second prize went to faculty from three institutions, Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management, XLRI, Jamshedpur and K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management.

Manufacturers Face “Big Squeeze” in a Supply Chain

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0000

It is commonly believed that operations proficiency makes firms more efficient and, therefore, more appealing to customers and profitable. However, research from the Richard Ivey School of Business shows operational performance is not always the winning factor. In fact, suppliers’ flexibility and innovativeness can better help them manage customers.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: July 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of July 2011 stood at 46.8. The corresponding figure July 2010 was 55.9 and for July, 2009 was 53.6.

Revealing Research: Canada Missing Its Potential in Bioproducts

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Canada has long been known to have the essential ingredients to create a profitable bioproduct industry – abundant biomass, a strong industrial sector and the scientific capabilities needed for research and development. Research by Richard Ivey School of Business scanning the landscape for bioproducts reveals that the exact opposite may be true. The report contends that the Canadian landscape is underdeveloped, lacking comprehensive planning and vulnerable to foreign takeover.

Getting To Know Your Food: Opacity in Our Food Supply Chains

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Knowing what is in the food we eat is important. The recent E. coli outbreak in Germany demonstrates that this knowledge is a vital component of ensuring food safety for the public and profitability for businesses. However, a study from the Richard Ivey School of Business highlights how knowing what is in the foods we eat is increasingly difficult and argues that supply chain complexity and a lack of transparency in policy and products may be partially to blame.

Bad Brand Break-Ups: How To Know When Old Customers Will Seek Revenge

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Marketers invest a great deal of time, money and energy into making people fall in love with their brands. However, similar to instances when a romantic relationship does not end well, in some extreme cases, old loves can become vindictive. Social media platforms now make it easier to do so publically. Researchers at the Richard Ivey School of Business investigating the psychological factors of consumerism have unveiled factors that predict which customers are most likely to seek negative recourse when the brand relationship ends.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: June 2011

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of June 2011 stood at 59.9. The corresponding figure June 2010 was 50.7 and for June, 2009 was 50.

“Stretching the Frames” Generates More Value for Health Care

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Countries all over the world, including Canada, are struggling with the dilemma to ensure quality health care for every citizen while trying to keep skyrocketing medical costs under control. A recent study by Richard Ivey School of Business professor Oana Branzei with Ivey PhD and post-doctoral fellow Marlene Janzen Le Ber examines innovative ways that health organizations can create value by bridging public and private good. The new research advocates using “value frames” modeling to guide the development of cross-sector health care partnerships.

The Honourable Michael Wilson to Present 2011 Thomas d’Aquino Lecture on Leadership

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The Richard Ivey School of Business is pleased to announce that The Honourable Michael H. Wilson, P.C., C.C. will present the 2011 Thomas d’Aquino Lecture on Leadership.

Richard Ivey School of Business Case Studies now Available on the iBookstore

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Ivey School of Business case studies are now available anywhere, anytime through Apple’s iBookstore. One of the world’s leading business case publishers, the Richard Ivey School of Business is the first publisher to make business case studies available on the iBookstore. Starting today over 500 cases from Ivey’s inventory are available to download for $3.99 each. The iBookstore is available through the free iBooks app for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com.

Water Innovation Report

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Ivey’s Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, is launching a new report entitled, Water Innovation Forum Report: A Competitive and Innovative Agricultural Sector (2011). The report outlines actions for business, government and academia to consider in encouraging conservation, efficiency and economic competitiveness through innovative water technologies.

ReConnect Helps Women Rejoin the Workforce with Confidence

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Balancing work and life is one of the most difficult struggles for female professionals. And it’s even tougher for women who have stepped out of the workforce to maintain their boundaries when they step back into their careers. The ReConnect program at the Richard Ivey School of Business was launched three years ago to help give women who have taken time off the confidence they need to improve their transition back into a full-time career.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: May 2011

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of May 2011 stood at 65.5. The corresponding figure May 2010 was 59.5 and for May, 2009 was 45.2.

If the Shoe Fits, Wear It -- Even When It Doesn’t Look Like a Shoe

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Consumers are more likely to accept and buy a new and innovative product if they understand its functional features reports a new research study from the Richard Ivey School of Business. The authors indicate that their research has potential implications for manufacturers and marketers in how they position new and non-traditional products.

Negotiating Across the Cultural Divide: Effectiveness in Leading to Win-Win Outcomes

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:30:00 +0000

In a world where business deals are increasingly taking place on a global scale, it is important for business leaders to appreciate cultural differences. New research from the Richard Ivey School of Business Professor suggests that knowing how to overcome cultural barriers will help businesses achieve better results; that a person’s “cultural intelligence” can predict how effective intercultural negotiations will be.

Nurse, Inventor and Business Professor Selected to Chair Ivey’s Centre For Health Innovation and Leadership

Mon, 30 May 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Innovation and improving productivity are key to improving health systems around the world, but especially here in Canada, according to Anne Snowdon, the newly appointed Chair of the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership, replacing Dr. Kellie Leitch, who was recently elected to Parliament as the MP for Simcoe-Grey.

Speaker Shows Sustainability Can Be Affordable and Convenient

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Doug Burgoyne’s successful pitch on Dragon’s Den not only provided the investment his moving business needed, it also demonstrated that environmentally-friendly products can be convenient and affordable. As president and founder of Frogbox, Burgoyne will share the lessons of his journey and provide advice to Ivey School of Business MBA students. The June 1 presentation is part of the school’s Corporate Social Responsibility Day where students will donate their efforts to benefit ReForest London.

Healthcare and Business Leaders Focusing on Technological Innovation

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

New technologies are vital in helping patients get better faster and stay healthier longer, but too many of these technologies never make it to market or become widely adopted. Overcoming funding obstacles, communicating the value of new medical devices and creating infrastructure receptive to innovative technologies are just a few of the topics that will be examined by medical professionals, technology experts, academics, and entrepreneurs at the Medical Technology Innovation symposium on June 10 and 11 in London, Ontario.